Pandemic Influenza Response
O'Gara has a wealth of experience in developing and conducting Pandemic Influenza and Bio-Terrorism exercises that evaluate an organization's ability to prepare for, detect and respond to a naturally occurring or malevolent incident.
According to most Public Health Experts, the world is due for another pandemic outbreak. With the rapid spread of the H5N1 Avian "Bird" Influenza Virus throughout the globe, we all must prepare for a possible widespread human-to-human transfer of the virus. It is our goal to assist you in examining and building your capabilities to meet the challenges of this unique threat to public health.
With the arrival of the H5N1 virus, and its potential for becoming a dangerous Pandemic Event, all levels of government will be severely challenged to respond to issues such as:
Surveillance and Rapid Lab Testing
Emergency Operations
Isolation, Quarantine and Containment
Facility Closures and Event Cancellation
Social Distancing and Targeted Prophylaxis
Hospital Surge Capacity
Prioritization of Antiviral and Vaccine Distribution
SNS and PODS Management
Impact on Healthcare and First Responder Staffing
Impact on the Economy
Security and Civil Disturbance
Communications with the Media and the Public
O'Gara can apply the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Planning (HSEEP) guidance and develop a customized exercise to meet your needs. We are certified National Incident Management System-Incident Command System (NIMS-ICS) Instructors, and can also assist you in functioning according to NIMS-ICS principles. We also have the expertise and experience to assist with the development and validation of your Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan.
Our Biological Training Program, which includes Special Projects for Pandemic Influenza, is supported by high level Public Health and Emergency Management professionals who currently oversee key State and Federal Biological Response Programs. One of our key staff members is a former FBI WMD Coordinator and Lead Investigator for the 2001 Anthrax Attacks in Boca Raton, Florida, and has worked closely with Local, State and Federal agencies during the development and implementation of the Bio-Watch Program as well as the Biological Detection System (BDS) currently in use throughout the United States.
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